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It is the first gardening season in our new home and to say the least, it has been a very odd year at best. When we moved here last September, I was quite excited to discover we had two peach trees and a pear tree. Needless to say, I had a lot of plans but the weather simply did not cooperate. Within a very short period of time, my gardening plans turned into a comedy of errors!
Our new house
Our new house
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Do you have dry hair or scalp?
I was noticing that mine was getting dry so I decided that I wanted one of those fancy hair treatments.
I didn't have the time or money to get one so I made my own and it turned out amazingly!!!
I heard of olive oil and coconut oil working like magic so I thought I would try it out.
I just grabbed some olive oil that I already had and pour some into my hand and started applying it all over my hair.
I started with the ends and worked my way up into my scalp.
I massaged it in!
Then, I let it sit for about 15-30 minutes.
I can't remember how long it was because I threw it into a ponytail and did a few things around the house.
After that, I took a shower and washed and conditioned it twice!
I also brought my big comb in the shower and combed through my hair.
I could tell instantly that my hair was smoother.
I was going to blow dry it but Andrew started fussing so I never got around to it. I just comber through my hair and let it air dry.
A few hours later, when my hair dried, I looked into the mirror and was really impressed!
My hair was extremely soft, my scalp was not dry, and my hair was shiny.
I was so happy!!
I will probably do this every couple of weeks during the winter because my hair feels amazing!
Have you ever tried something like this?
How did you like it?
Bonnie :)
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Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away! With so much to plan for the Thanksgiving dinner, let me help with the decoration :) Go natural and find inspiration in the selection here to help create you very own personalized centerpiece and wreath. Crafting is a great stress buster and will enjoy the simple pleasure of creating and display.
There are different levels of difficulty but with even a few hours you can make a gorgeous table setting or a simple center piece. Hope you find some inspiration here!
There are different levels of difficulty but with even a few hours you can make a gorgeous table setting or a simple center piece. Hope you find some inspiration here!
Carve a pumpkin to look like a basket, insert a bowl, place a flower foam. Add flowers and candles, some berries and leaves, done! Its a simple but beautiful craft idea.
Next trip to the farmer's market look for colorful corns. A vintage wire basket, scented pine cones and a bunch of corn is all you would need. Finish with a broad gingham ribbon for a cottage chic appeal!
Fill an egg basket with wheat sheaf. Lay some corn and you have an all natural centerpiece for Thanksgiving table setting. Color coordinate for a more sophisticate look.
This looks like a vase/pot or small bird bath, but use your imagination! Fill some gravel/pebbles, add a few branches of red berry, fall leaves and small thank you notes for the family.
Love this Martha Stewart craft. Corn husk wrapped around dollar store votive and ribbons. Natural texture of husk and soft rose petals together is so unique. Frugal and fun!
Fill tall votive with wild rice or any gains. Add some dry branches, hang string tied small pumpkins. Place them in a mix of pine cones, red berries, pumpkins and moss pebbles. Prettiness!
A simpler version, pillar candles in traditional fall colors, decorative branches/vines, pumpkins and berries. Autumn leaves on the napkins looks absolutely in sync too.
Wheat sheaf look so pretty by themselves. For a minimalistic uber chic look put hem in tapered vase and add color coordinated pillar candles. Sometimes less is more!
A simple table runner decorated with lovely fall elements. A basic candle stand flanked by leaves and fruits. Remember some bold additions can elevate the entire look.
If you have absolutely no time to create or are in a hurry, even a small posy of wild flowers can cheer up the decor. Natural rustic is also a coveted style. Sweet surprise :)
Amazing wreath made of succulents! A mesh cone, fill it with fine gravel and planting medium. Add small succulents and plants. This should thrive the season and plant them in soil when they grow big.
A vintage inspired chicken coop wire and old frame wreath. Staple a piece of wire mesh to an wooden frame. There are so many possibilities, memo card holder, display holiday cards, or earrings holder. Love!
via BHG
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Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away! With so much to plan for the Thanksgiving dinner, let me help with the decoration :) Go natural and find inspiration in the selection here to help create you very own personalized centerpiece and wreath. Crafting is a great stress buster and will enjoy the simple pleasure of creating and display.
There are different levels of difficulty but with even a few hours you can make a gorgeous table setting or a simple center piece. Hope you find some inspiration here!
There are different levels of difficulty but with even a few hours you can make a gorgeous table setting or a simple center piece. Hope you find some inspiration here!
Carve a pumpkin to look like a basket, insert a bowl, place a flower foam. Add flowers and candles, some berries and leaves, done! Its a simple but beautiful craft idea.
Next trip to the farmer's market look for colorful corns. A vintage wire basket, scented pine cones and a bunch of corn is all you would need. Finish with a broad gingham ribbon for a cottage chic appeal!
Fill an egg basket with wheat sheaf. Lay some corn and you have an all natural centerpiece for Thanksgiving table setting. Color coordinate for a more sophisticate look.
This looks like a vase/pot or small bird bath, but use your imagination! Fill some gravel/pebbles, add a few branches of red berry, fall leaves and small thank you notes for the family.
Love this Martha Stewart craft. Corn husk wrapped around dollar store votive and ribbons. Natural texture of husk and soft rose petals together is so unique. Frugal and fun!
Fill tall votive with wild rice or any gains. Add some dry branches, hang string tied small pumpkins. Place them in a mix of pine cones, red berries, pumpkins and moss pebbles. Prettiness!
A simpler version, pillar candles in traditional fall colors, decorative branches/vines, pumpkins and berries. Autumn leaves on the napkins looks absolutely in sync too.
Wheat sheaf look so pretty by themselves. For a minimalistic uber chic look put hem in tapered vase and add color coordinated pillar candles. Sometimes less is more!
A simple table runner decorated with lovely fall elements. A basic candle stand flanked by leaves and fruits. Remember some bold additions can elevate the entire look.
If you have absolutely no time to create or are in a hurry, even a small posy of wild flowers can cheer up the decor. Natural rustic is also a coveted style. Sweet surprise :)
Amazing wreath made of succulents! A mesh cone, fill it with fine gravel and planting medium. Add small succulents and plants. This should thrive the season and plant them in soil when they grow big.
A vintage inspired chicken coop wire and old frame wreath. Staple a piece of wire mesh to an wooden frame. There are so many possibilities, memo card holder, display holiday cards, or earrings holder. Love!
via BHG
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Happy All Saint's Day!
Since our kids go to Catholic school, they get to dress up as a saint and they do a big Saint parade in front of all the parents and then they share the name of their saint into the microphone.
It is a pretty big deal here!!
They will have a party too which the kids are excited about!
Do you celebrate today?
Bonnie :)
Since our kids go to Catholic school, they get to dress up as a saint and they do a big Saint parade in front of all the parents and then they share the name of their saint into the microphone.
It is a pretty big deal here!!
They will have a party too which the kids are excited about!
Do you celebrate today?
Bonnie :)
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Welcome to another home tour post!
Today is my guest room!
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I re-did this room several times now but I am really liking this way the best!
This room is extremely neutral & simple!
The whole room is clutter free with only a few decorations. We have a mirror, a photo, and a plant on a "fireplace mantel" shelf.
We have brown, room darkening curtains, and drum shade lamps.
I forgot to take a picture of the wall across from the bed but there is a black dresser with a plant on it and a mirror.
This room is really clean and clutter-free!
Do you have a guest room?
How did you decorate it?
Bonnie :)
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Happy Halloween!
To be completely honest, I am not a Halloween girl.
I LOVE the fall but I am not into the witches and goblin kind of stuff.
We do go trick-or-treating and the kids love that.
We only for a couple of blocks and then give out all our candy.
I always buy the "good candy" from Trader Joe's and the kids eat that instead.
I hate all the sugar and artificial crap the put in stuff.
Kids do not need that junk!
They actually have no problem swapping out candy. We do it every year and they are used to it.
Do you go trick-or-treating?
How do you feel about the holiday?
How do you feel about all the candy?
What did you do tonight?
I wanted to share some photos of our night with you!
Grace was a sailor girl! (I couldn't believe all the inappropriate girl's costumes in the stores.) I thought this was cute and modest a different than the usual "princess" that she has been the past couple of years.
Michael was a Star Wars guy and Matthew was a little rocket. He freaked out when we found that costume because currently he wants to be an astronaut when he grows up.
And Andrew was a little monkey!! I just love when babies are animals!
Baby's first Halloween!
Matthew was always the last one to get the candy! :(
The kids loved racing house to house!
He also got easily distracted. Lol!
We had our cousins come over and trick-or-treat with us.
I bought costumes for us to dress up but we ended up not using them so I will just save them for next year. Did you dress up?
Yup, the candy is still there....just checking though!
One of our neighbor's had a jumpy out and were handing out hot dogs and hot chocolate! They are so nice!!
Andrew loved his stroller ride!
The kids loved everything!
Trying to catch up!
Happy Halloween!
After we went out, we came back home for chili and hot apple cider! We ate with our cousins and talked with them until 8 or 8:30, did homework, got ready for All Saint's Day tomorrow, read books, and put the kiddos to bed!
Scott is studying for a mid-term tomorrow for his MBA so I decided to hop on the computer to catch up a bit.
What did you do tonight?
Bonnie :)
